Day 2: Greatest Day Ever!: Part 1

The first official morning was an early one - 4:45 am wake up! After quickly preparing breakfast and lunch we were on the road into the world of the unknown. All we knew was that it was a 2 and a half hour drive (thanks GPS) to our destination. After a long journey we arrived at a break in the trees along the road - Shacharis! People scattered into the forest and thanks to Vernnon's whistle everybody returned to form a quorum at the necessary time. After Timmy's beautiful rendition of the shofar blasts and a quick breakfast, we headed back into General Schroeder for the final 10 minutes to our activity for the day.

We pulled into Adirondack Extreme Sports in Lake George, and still not much was known in regards to what we would be doing. After finding out we'd be climbing some intense rope corse we were harnessed in and given wet bandit gloves, we headed out to the 5 course rope challenge. Each course got significantly harder, higher, and more challenging. With Bill leading the charge, people slowly  started dropping out. 2 hours and 4 courses later we loaded back into 'the General' to return to the world of the unknown.

 

In the middle of our next drive we had to take a Car Ferry to get across Lake Champlain where some of gang hopped on along side Vermont native, Capt. Moe, in his pick up truck. While on the ferry Principle Art made a crucial error in protecting the sanctity of the secrecy of the trip. He picked up a Ben and Jerry’s brochure, claiming he wanted to “check it out,” This caused serious BUZZZZZ amongst the chevra. Everyone studied the brochure for highway clues and Bill even called customer service to find out if we had a tour…all dead ends.

As the drive went on, one of the chevra recognized a highway sign from the brochure and pandemonium erupted and the van exploded as we saw a sign for Ben and Jerry’s! As we rolled into the parking lot, music blasting and van shaking, the greeter was shocked and laughing. A tantz broke out… everyone could go home happy.

Dues were payed to our loyal flavors who were lost in the throws of battle. Ice cream was bought. And our tour awaited us…to be lead by Eli (pronounced E-lie). We watched them maked some macadamian ice cream and bag it, tag it, and sell it to the stores. And the best part of the tour, free ice cream.




Then we were off to the next part of our journey. Stay tuned...